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Div 296 must proceed to strengthen 'fairness' in superannuation: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025
... individuals that will allow them to retire with dignity, while also playing a critical role in funding infrastructure, housing and business investment."

Taxes and housing dominate election race

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 14 APR 2025
... of up to $1200 to Australians earning below $144,000. Chartered Accountants ANZ's chief economist Richard Holden said housing and tax policy announcements from both parties have clear weaknesses. "The policies offered by both parties are much better ...

Michael Dwyer joins impact fund board

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
HOPE Housing has welcomed industry veteran Michael Dwyer as its inaugural chairperson reflecting the impact fund's growing maturity and track record. Dwyer has served as an advisor to HOPE since the start of the fund that co-invests in home loans ...

Super for housing would benefit 4% of homebuyers: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... homebuyers would actually benefit from an early access scheme. For years now, the Coalition has pushed its 'super for housing' policy, promising first homebuyers access to their retirement savings to assist with purchasing a home. The policy would allow ...

Aussies need help to navigate the great wealth transfer: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... commentary has been focused on the positives of an inheritance and how this could help younger Australians with issues such as housing affordability. However, it is clear that there are also some concerns," Jackson said. "Our research suggests that most ...

Dutton doubles down on 'super for housing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... of policies that would impact superannuation or financial services, Dutton doubled down on the Coalition's 'super for housing' policy. "We will allow first home buyers to access up to $50,000 of their super for a home deposit - because it is better to ...

Inflation slows, but for how long?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2025
... largest contributors to the annual movement were food and non-alcoholic beverages (+3.1%), alcohol and tobacco (+6.7%), and housing (+1.8%). Excluding volatile items, underlying inflation was also down in February - showing a positive downward trend. ...

Chalmers boosts Help to Buy scheme, construction sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will boost the Help to Buy scheme and revive the drooping housing construction sector in a bid to build more homes faster and tackle housing unaffordability. As part of the Federal Budget, Chalmers is expanding the Help to Buy ...

Roads, railways, NBN winners in Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... Sydney Rail Extension, and $580 million will revitalise Townson Road, Burdekin Road and Garfield Road West to support housing growth and flood resilience. Some $500 million will upgrade Fifteenth Avenue. In Western Australia, $350 million will update ...

What to expect in the 2025 Federal Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... responsibly from here." An adviser poll conducted by Viridian Advisory revealed that the cost-of-living crisis, the current housing shortage, and aged care policies are dominating client concerns in the lead up to the Budget. While 82% of the advisers ...